A north-facing skylight above the kitchen maximizes heat absorption, helpful in the cool climate.
A lattice covering the guest bedroom’s patio dapples the sunlight, and its porous design also makes it less prone to deformity in the damp, salty winds, says architect Jorge Manieu.
At 74 square meters (797 square feet), this variation of the Vinkelhuset line by Danish modular cabin designer Møn Huset is L-shaped in plan and hits all the right notes, boasting clean lines, a practical gabled roof, and simple, attractive detailing on the interior.
Dining Room with view through sliding doors of terrace and tea house
The living room extends into the great outdoors with a spruce deck.
Floor-to-ceiling windows on the front facade of the cabin allow guests to take in views of the woods and sand dunes.
Topped with solar panels, the gabled prefab is equipped with 12-foot-tall aluminum security gates that keep the dwelling secure when not in use.
Erecting a modern cabin where a tool shed once stood became a family exercise for architect Jim Cutler and his daughter, Hannah, who worked with him on the design and build.
The architects created a simple, shed-like refuge so as to not detract from the surrounding environment.
Mountain View Residence
Mountain View Residence
Mountain View Residence
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Laurelhurst Residence
Hillside Sanctuary (Hoedemaker Pfeiffer)
Kalihiwai Pavilion
Drawing inspiration from the farmhouse vernacular, the Clinton Corners Residence features gabled structures clad in western red cedar and topped with standing seam metal roofing.
IMBYs are available in a range of sizes, from smaller two-bay structures to up to about 12 bays long.
Newberg Residence by Cutler Architecture:
Part bridge, part residence, this home-on-a-pond earned the highest honor from the 2016 AIA awards